- Born in Lakeland, Fl.
- Graduated from Kathleen High School, Kathleen, Fl. 1964
- Graduated from the University of Florida,BA AgEd
- Member of AGR, AZG, & SD Honor fraternities
- Taught at Hamilton County High School, Jasper, Fl. 1968-1969
- Taught at Bartow Jr. High School, Bartow, Fl. 1969-1973
- Taught at Bartow Sr. High School, Bartow, Fl. 1973-1975
- Voted one of the five best agriculture teachers in nation by NVATA
- Joined Farm Bureau Staff in 1975, and worked tirelessly on important issues that faced Florida agriculture
- Supported and worked with 4-H & FFA groups
- Inducted into FL AG Hall of Fame, 2011
- Named Distinguished Alumnus of UF
- IFAS Scholar Award, 2001
- Blue & Gold Award from FFA, 2007
- Died June 17, 2011
